Parrot decides to play charades and invites other animals to join in. When it becomes Starfish's turn he isn't sure he can play. Elephant comes to theParrot decides to play charades and invites other animals to join in. When it becomes Starfish's turn he isn't sure he can play. Elephant comes to the rescue!

Kids will enjoy guessing what each of the animals is trying to be. Best in a one-on-one setting as the illustrations can be overwhelming....more

A young monster learns that he his going to be a big monster. He's not so sure how he feels about this. He doesn't like that his mommy can't pick himA young monster learns that he his going to be a big monster. He's not so sure how he feels about this. He doesn't like that his mommy can't pick him up any more and he doesn't like having to eat food that is only good for him, just like mommy. But when the baby finally arrives he becomes excited to have a little brother.

A beautiful introduction to Powelliphanta snails from New Zealand. Children will love feeling the shiny parts of the pages where the snail's "slime" hA beautiful introduction to Powelliphanta snails from New Zealand. Children will love feeling the shiny parts of the pages where the snail's "slime" has left a trail....more

Wally is a boa constrictor. But that doesn't mean he understands why no one will hug him at school. Even after he shares during show and tell no one wWally is a boa constrictor. But that doesn't mean he understands why no one will hug him at school. Even after he shares during show and tell no one will hug him. Eventually the teacher explains that problem and asks Wally if he would promise to hug very gently. He does and is finally able to receive and give hugs! And kisses!...more

Along the lines of "Not a Box" and "Not a Stick," this book re-imagines different animals as what they are useful as. For example an elephant is not aAlong the lines of "Not a Box" and "Not a Stick," this book re-imagines different animals as what they are useful as. For example an elephant is not an elephant, she's a shower! A kangaroo is a grocery cart.

Kids will love guessing what each animal will become. And by the way, this is not a book; it's a ...?...more

Blobfish lived deep in the ocean where it was dark and there weren't any treats. One day he decides to have a party to liven things up. But when he maBlobfish lived deep in the ocean where it was dark and there weren't any treats. One day he decides to have a party to liven things up. But when he makes the announcement everyone misunderstands him. So everyone up on land is partying in their own way when aliens come to steal all of the treats. But the kids who heard "fling your underwear" saved the day by throwing their underwear on the spaceship and scaring the aliens away. Blobfish finally gets credit and a party and all the treats he can eat!

Cut book introducing an animal not typically found in children's books....more

Kelp is a different looking narwhal. His tusk isn't as long, he doesn't like the same food and he's a terrible swimmer. But the other narwhals don't mKelp is a different looking narwhal. His tusk isn't as long, he doesn't like the same food and he's a terrible swimmer. But the other narwhals don't mind. One day when Kelp is swept up towards the surface of the ocean he notices a creature standing on land that looks very familiar. He swims as hard as he can to get closer to the creature. When he arrives he realizes that these creatures look exactly like him! He learns that he isn't a narwhal at all, but a unicorn! He learns that his horn is useful and is introduced to Unicones. He has a wonderful time until he realizes that he misses his narwhal friends. The narwhals welcome him back and tell him they always knew he was a unicorn but it didn't matter.

In the end Kelp is able to share the unicorns with the narwhals and the narwhals with the unicorns. A great book about differences and acceptance....more

Readers are regaled with tales of lost items found by their unique sound. A mouse comes in and says his item says "toot." He is quickly reunited withReaders are regaled with tales of lost items found by their unique sound. A mouse comes in and says his item says "toot." He is quickly reunited with his horn. Several animals follow and each is able to find their particular instrument. The last animal, a bat, is wearing a conductors hat. Rabbit, who is in charge of lost and found, has no trouble directing him to his lost items: the band....more

A darling book starring 2 balls of clay who are molded into a wolf and an owl. When the artist walks away the clay models start reinventing themselvesA darling book starring 2 balls of clay who are molded into a wolf and an owl. When the artist walks away the clay models start reinventing themselves with hilarious results.

As the sun sets on her village, Lala's parent tell her it's time for bed. But she must say goodnight to the fish, the goat, the dog, the monkey, the bAs the sun sets on her village, Lala's parent tell her it's time for bed. But she must say goodnight to the fish, the goat, the dog, the monkey, the bird, the rock... So many things until she is finally in bed.

This book is perfect for all those parents who's children just will not go to sleep. You can't help but yawn when reading this book. And children alwaThis book is perfect for all those parents who's children just will not go to sleep. You can't help but yawn when reading this book. And children always love life-the-flaps!...more

Nerdy Birdy isn't like the other birds. He isn't good at birdy things and he's allergic to birdseed. Nerdy Birdy loves to read and play video games. TNerdy Birdy isn't like the other birds. He isn't good at birdy things and he's allergic to birdseed. Nerdy Birdy loves to read and play video games. The cool birds don't want him as a friend because he's a nerd. One day Nerdy Birdy encounters another group of birds who look just like him: they all have glasses and love to read and play video games. A lot of them have birdseed allergies too. Finally, Nerdy Birdy won't be alone!

When a new bird arrives and Nerdy Birdy introduces her to the nerd bird flock, the other birds stop him and point out that she doesn't wear glasses and have you noticed what she eats?! Nerdy Birdy looks at the new bird, Vulture, and remembers that it's lonely being by yourself. So he chooses to keep Vulture company.

Platypus is excited for the day and he just wants to play; but he's not sure how. When he sees a kangaroo hopping by he decides to try jumping too. ThPlatypus is excited for the day and he just wants to play; but he's not sure how. When he sees a kangaroo hopping by he decides to try jumping too. The results are disastrous. Then he tries running and chasing like the dingoes, but that isn't good at all. He tries to mimic the play of several other Australian animals, each attempt ending in an oops. He becomes very disheartened that he will never find his place. But then he sees two swans and decides to give himself one last chance. He steps into the water and viola! Success!

A perfect story about trying until you succeed. Kids will scrabble to be the one to yell SPLATYPUS!...more

Little Car grew up on the streets of the big city. But when he grows up he wants to live in the Ol' West and be a Cowboy Car! His parents don't agree.Little Car grew up on the streets of the big city. But when he grows up he wants to live in the Ol' West and be a Cowboy Car! His parents don't agree. His mother wishes he would settle down and be a family car; his father wanted Little Car to follow in his footsteps and become a city taxi. But Little Car was bound and determined. When he got bigger, he packed his trunk and headed west.

But when he gets out west he finds that one of the requirements of being a cowboy is being able to ride a horse. Good thing the cowboy he meets is willing to give him a try. The next day at the ranch he shows the Rancheros what he can do. Little Car is so helpful that they invite him to the rodeo the next day. But Little Car can only watch at the rodeo because he can't ride a horse. But when the bull that bucks off a cowboy needs distracting: Cowboy Car to the rescue!

A fun storytime story that discusses not limiting yourself to what others expect and want from you....more

It's Spring! And Duck is excited to go puddle jumping! She invites her best friend, Hippo, but Hippo doesn't have an umbrella. Will Duck share hers? OIt's Spring! And Duck is excited to go puddle jumping! She invites her best friend, Hippo, but Hippo doesn't have an umbrella. Will Duck share hers? Of course! Off they go. When they come to a creak they decide to flat down the water using Duck's umbrella as a boat of sorts. But when they come to the pond they both begin to sink until Duck doesn't see Hippo anywhere. Where could he be? Finally Hippo comes up from under the water. As they step out of the water Duck is holding onto her umbrella when a gust of wind snatches it and her away. Hippo runs after and saves the day, catching Duck when she comes down.

After all of the excitement Hippo is happy to be back home. He invites Duck in for a cup of tea. But there is one more hurdle. How can they both get through the door?

A wonderful story of sharing, cooperation and problem-solving. Will make a great storytime read....more

Big Bear has picked himself a huge basket of blueberries. He's enjoying eating them all himself when the big oak tree admonishes him to share. Bear reBig Bear has picked himself a huge basket of blueberries. He's enjoying eating them all himself when the big oak tree admonishes him to share. Bear repeatedly misunderstands him which leads to many hilarious adventures. But in the end Bear finally learns to share.

The story opens with the building a new school building. Then comes Janitor to ready the school for kids. Janitor explains to school that children wilThe story opens with the building a new school building. Then comes Janitor to ready the school for kids. Janitor explains to school that children will come learn and play. When kids arrive School is surprised by how many there are. They go everywhere! And some kids don't like School. Well that's fine; School doesn't like all of the kids either.

But School does feel bad when his fire alarm went off and everyone had to go outside. He apologized to each child as they filed back into the school. Even the little girl with freckles who really didn't like him.

But by the end of the day the kinders had made pretty pictures of School and the freckle girl made the prettiest one of all with glitter. School decides that the ouch of the pin sticking into him is worth the glitter picture.

A darling story of a school-buildings point of view. I did not like the fact that the custodian's name is "Janitor." All children should be taught to use this person's given name or title of respect. They should never refer to this person as "Janitor."...more

A young girl tells the story of her inventor-father's multiple attempts to build a submarine-style ship that mimics a fish. Based on a true story of LA young girl tells the story of her inventor-father's multiple attempts to build a submarine-style ship that mimics a fish. Based on a true story of Lake-Michigan based inventor, Lodner Phillips, this hilarious tale would be a great one-on-one story....more

Sea Monkey and Bob the pufferfish find themselves helping each other out when they learn that Sea Monkey is terrified of sinking and Bob is afraid ofSea Monkey and Bob the pufferfish find themselves helping each other out when they learn that Sea Monkey is terrified of sinking and Bob is afraid of floating to the surface....more

Escargot is a French snail who loves salad with a few croutons and a light vinaigrette. But he doesn't like carrots. He would like to be your new favoEscargot is a French snail who loves salad with a few croutons and a light vinaigrette. But he doesn't like carrots. He would like to be your new favorite animal. He is quite beautiful: his neck, shell and tentacles to be specific. Oh, the shiny trail behind him? That's not slime! That's shimmery stuff! Escargot tries to convince readers that snails are not shy, they are fierce! And snails are not slow. They just choose to not to hurry.

When Escargot and the reader finally get to the salad at the end of the book he is disappointed that there are carrots in the salad! But wait! Escargot will try a carrot if the reader will try it with him. Ready to take a bite? One....Two....Three!

A fantastic start to the series! However, like most books of this genre, it would have been greatly useful to have a list of characters and glossary oA fantastic start to the series! However, like most books of this genre, it would have been greatly useful to have a list of characters and glossary of story specific terms. ...more

A young giraffe realizes that his natural shape leads other animals to believe that he is a chair. When he finally gets up the courage to tell someoneA young giraffe realizes that his natural shape leads other animals to believe that he is a chair. When he finally gets up the courage to tell someone he scares the animal by being a talking chair!

Mouse has set up an easel on a rock in the middle of a lake. Unbeknownst to him that rock in the middle of the lake is actually a hippo. Mouse and HipMouse has set up an easel on a rock in the middle of a lake. Unbeknownst to him that rock in the middle of the lake is actually a hippo. Mouse and Hippo are introduced to each other when Hippo stands up out of the water to scratch an itch, but he is able to save Mouse from drowning. In thanks Mouse offers to paint Hippo's portrait. Hippo loves his portrait so much that he paints Mouse's portrait.

A very serious mouse informs readers that this book will be very boring. Please ignore the flying whale.

But all of a sudden the whale brings a friend:A very serious mouse informs readers that this book will be very boring. Please ignore the flying whale.

But all of a sudden the whale brings a friend: a book worm, that glows! Then the lights go out! The mouse invites the reader to follow that worm's light-up footprints but don't have fun doing it. Eventually the mouse comes across a light switch. When mouse turns the lights on he encounters a whole bunch of silly imaginary creatures dancing to a funky song! He finds himself unable to resist the music and ends up shaking his booty!

This one is sure to be a storytime hit! Fleming does it again with the darling book about animals who aren't in the correct beds. Kids will truly enjoThis one is sure to be a storytime hit! Fleming does it again with the darling book about animals who aren't in the correct beds. Kids will truly enjoy calling out "Go sleep in your own bed!"

Cat, Dog, Bird & Squirrel are each having perfect days. Cat has a warm flower bed, Dog has a cool pool, Bird has birdseed and Squirrel has a cornCat, Dog, Bird & Squirrel are each having perfect days. Cat has a warm flower bed, Dog has a cool pool, Bird has birdseed and Squirrel has a corn cob. Then along comes Bear. Bear eats Squirrel's corncob, steals Birds seed, drinks Dog's water and destroys Cat's flower bed. However, now Bear is having a perfect day!

A story to teach that what makes each person happy is different....more

The Giant Jumperee is in Rabbit's burrow and no one can get in there to get him out. Cat, Bear and Elephant all try to no avail. Then Mama Frog stepsThe Giant Jumperee is in Rabbit's burrow and no one can get in there to get him out. Cat, Bear and Elephant all try to no avail. Then Mama Frog steps in and says she'll take care of it. Sure enough, she counts to three and that's all it takes.